The Fairy Tale |
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Author:
| Jones, Steven Swann |
Series title: | Genres in Context Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-415-93891-4 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2002 |
Publisher: | Routledge
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $63.99 |
Book Description:
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One of the best known and enduring genres, the fairy fales origins extend back to the preliterate oral societies of the ancient world. This books surveys its history and traces its evolution into the form we recognized today. Jones Builds on the work of folklorist and critics to provide the student with a stunning, lucid overview of the genre and a solid understanding of its structure.
One of the best known and enduring genres, the fairy fales origins extend back to the preliterate oral societies of the ancient world. This books surveys its history and traces its evolution into the form we recognized today. Jones Builds on the work of folklorist and critics to provide the student with a stunning, lucid overview of the genre and a solid understanding of its structure.